The Cat® 315 GC Excavator fits your jobsite and your wallet. Simplified maintenance points, longer maintenance intervals, and fuel-saving features and components keep owning and operating costs low. Combined with its compact radius design and a large, ergonomic cab, the 315 GC keeps you working efficiently and comfortably – all at a low cost-per-hour.
Net Power - ISO 9249 98 hp
Operating Weight 34000 lb
Maximum Digging Depth 19.6 ft
Engine Model Cat C3.6
Biodiesel Capability Up to B20¹
Bore 4in
Displacement 220in³
Emissions Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards
Engine Model Cat C3.6
Engine Power - ISO 14396 100hp
Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN) 101hp (metric)
Net Power - ISO 9249 98hp
Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN) 100hp (metric)
Note (1) Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air intake system, exhaust system and alternator with engine speed at 2,400 rpm. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time
Note (2) ¹Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* or 100% renewable diesel, HVO
Stroke 5in
Operating Weight 34000lb
Boom Reach 4.65 m (15'3")
Bucket GD 0.53 m³ (0.69 yd³)
Bucket Digging Force - ISO 22180lbf
Maximum Cutting Height 31.7ft
Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom 19.1ft
Maximum Digging Depth 19.6ft
Maximum Loading Height 23.6ft
Maximum Reach at Ground Level 28.5ft
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth 17ft
Minimum Loading Height 6.8ft
Minimum Working Equipment Radius 7.3ft
Stick Reach R3.0 m (9'10")
Stick Digging Force - ISO 13330lbf
Main System - Maximum Flow 247 L/min (65 gal/min)
Maximum Pressure - Equipment 5075psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing 3770psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel 5075psi
Maximum Swing Torque 25815ft·lbf
Swing Speed 11.5r/min
Cooling System 4gal (US)
Engine Oil 2.1gal (US)
Final Drive - Each 0.8gal (US)
Fuel Tank Capacity 49.4gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank 22.5gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank 19gal (US)
Boom Reach 4.65 m (15'3")
Bucket GD 0.53 m³ (0.69 yd³)
Counterweight Clearance 2.9ft
Ground Clearance 1.4ft
Handrail Height 9.4ft
Length to Center of Rollers 10ft
Shipping Height - Top of Cab 9.2ft
Shipping Length 24.6ft
Shipping Length - with Blade 26.5ft
Stick Reach R3.0 m (9'10")
Tail Swing Radius 5.1ft
Track Gauge 6.5ft
Track Length 12.3ft
Transport Width 8.8ft
Air Conditioning The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.8 hg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.144 metric tonnes.
Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
4.65 m (15'3") Reach boom
Rollover protective structure (ROPS)
Comfort Cab: mechanical suspension seat, 203 mm (8") touch screen monitor
VisionLink®
Remote Flash
Maintenance free battery
LED chassis light, left-side/right-side boom lights, cab lights
Programmable time-delay LED working lights
Centralized electrical disconnect switch
Cat C3.6 single turbo diesel engine
Auto engine speed control
Engine idle shutdown
52°C (125°F) high-ambient cooling capacity without de-rate
-25°C (-13°F) cold start capability
Electric fuel priming pump
Variable speed fan
Single fuel filtration system
Double element air filter with integrated precleaner
Biodiesel capability up to B20
Boom and stick regeneration circuit
Auto hydraulic warm up
Auto two speed travel
Electric main control valve
Boom and stick drift reduction valve
Single type electronic pump
Auxiliary line support
Rear and right-side-view cameras
Ground-level engine shutoff switch
Service platform with anti-skid plate and countersunk bolts
Signaling/warning horn
Auto Hammer Stop
Grouped engine oil and fuel filters
Ground-level engine oil dipstick
Sampling ports for Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S)
Integrated vehicle health management system
Lockable disconnect switch
Grease lubricated track link
Tie down points on base frame
3830 kg (8,440 lb) counterweight
Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
2.5 m (8'2") Reach stick
2.8 m (9'2") Reach stick
2.8 m (9'2") Thumb Ready Reach stick
3.0 m (9'10") Reach stick
Boom and stick lowering check valves
Medium-pressure line
High-pressure line
Quick coupler line
Swing alarm
Inspection lighting
VisionLink Productivity
500 mm (20 in) triple grouser shoes
500 mm (20 in) triple grouser shoes with rubber pad
500 mm (20") rubber track shoes
600 mm (24") triple grouser shoes
600 mm (24") rubber track shoes
700 mm (28") triple grouser shoes
770 mm (30") triple grouser shoes
2,500 mm (8'2") blade
2,600 mm (8'6") blade
2,700 mm (8'10") blade
